Job Description

Role: Senior Systems Engineer (Contractor)
Site Location: Portsmouth
Rate: 625 - 650 p/d Umbrella
Duration: 12-month contract

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a maritime background and a passion for complex system integration? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting naval combat systems, is hiring for a Senior Systems Engineer contractor to join their team at Portsdown Technology Park. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge naval defence projects, working within a collaborative environment that includes both civilian and military professionals.

What you'll be doing:
Deliver and support Synthetic Test Environment and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) capabilities in line with NCSISS requirements.
Work under the guidance of the Project Manager to ensure consistent delivery of products and advice.
Implement strategies to position STEATS offerings to meet evolving customer needs.
Contribute to system integration testing, requirements management, and technical assurance processes.
Apply distributed simulation standards such as DIS, HLA, and DDS.
Analyse computer network architectures and protocols, utilising tools like Wireshark.
Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to develop, test, and support complex solutions.

What you'll bring:
Strong maritime background, ideally with experience in STEATS systems and system integration testing.
Degree-level expertise in systems engineering, computer science, physics, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience in delivering multi-disciplinary complex solutions.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and obsolescence planning.
Familiarity with service management principles and technical assurance processes.
Hands-on experience with distributed simulation technologies and network analysis.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
Membership of a relevant professional body or similar accreditation.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C, Python, and scripting tools like PowerShell or Lua is desirable.
Knowledge of virtualisation platforms (VMware, Docker) and requirements engineering tools (IBM DOORS) is advantageous.

This role offers a unique chance to work on vital naval projects in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team supporting national defence, we'd love to hear from you.

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